Fall 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 6th, 7th, & 8th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale.
ROBUST & DARN COOL .577 EXPRESS WINCHESTER THICK SIDE HIGH WALL SINGLE SHOT SPORTING RIFLE (11 FOUND IN RECORDS)
| Cal. .577 | Eley Exp (.577 Nitro Express). | S# 111166 | (Ca. 1913). | 26-2825/MGM |
This large caliber rifle appears to be factory original and dating from around 1920. It has 30″ untapered round barrel fitted with one standing three folding leaf express rear sight and German silver blade front sight. Center is roll stamped with Winchester info and patent dates (last being 1879). Area behind sight is stamped “16” “10” “CHAM 3” “BORE .573” “RIFL .583” “TWIST 20″” close to action in normal caliber area is stamped “.577 ELEY EXP SMOKELESS” action and barrel are stamped with Winchester proof mark. Bottom of barrel is stamped with S#, “EX” in front of main spring dovetail, “57” is seen behind dovetail. Area under main spring is stamped “MNS” and with “VP” in an oval. Barrel is not marked for weight. Thick wall model 85 action is marked with Winchester info on top tang. Hammer and opening lever are case hardened. S# is on bottom tang. Plain American walnut straight grip buttstock measures 13-1/4″ over blued steel butt plate. Matching schnabled for end has hard rubber tip. CURIO. GUN
